Age Quote by Peter J. McGuire
“No festival of martial glory or warrior's renown is this; no pageant pomp of war-like conquest, no glory of fratricidal strife attend this day. It is dedicated to peace, civilization and the triumphs of industry. It is a demonstration of fraternity and the harbinger of a better age-a more chivalrous time, when labor shall be best honored and well rewarded.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Peace and Industry Celebration, 1910
The address shifts from glorifying war to celebrating peace, civilization, industry, and a future of honor and reward for labor.
In simple terms: Celebrates peace, industry, and honored labor over war.
Key Takeaway
Honor labor, reject war.
Themes
peace
industry
labor rights
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
historical
visionary
When to use this quote
- public gatherings
- community building
Key Concepts
social progress
economic development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies sustain peace through industry?
- What policies honor labor today?
A Different Perspective
War glorification can still influence attitudes.
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